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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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